Song Writing Workshops

Performance Workshops

Past performance workshops have included such topics as "Using Relaxation Improve Performance", "Gaining Confidence Performing", "Overcoming Stagefright", "How to Make an Audience Like You (Whether You Can Sing OR Not)", and Juried One-Shots.

Instrument Workshops

These workshops tend to concentrate on guitar technique, though we have held workshops on other instruments such as harp, drums, mountain dulcimer, the mini moog synthesizer, and even harmonica.

Other musical technique workshops not focused on a single instrument have included "How to Jam", "Blues", "Melodic Accompaniment", "Instrumental Improvisation", and "You've Got Rhythm".

Singing Workshops

These workshops have included "Improvising Vocal Harmony", "Beginning Voice", and "Choral Singing".

Yoga

In recent years, OVFF has hosted a yoga session each mornings to help those interested limber up and relax before a long day of dodging puns, reaching for high notes, and other strenuous activity. It is likely that this year will be no exception.